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A 1 Dry The Rain
A 2 I Know
A 3 B + A
B 1 Dogs Got a Bone
B 2 Inner Meet Me
B 3 The House Song
C 1 The Monolith
C 2 She's the One
D 1 Push It Out
D 2 It's Over
D 3 Dr. Baker
D 4 Needles In My Eyes

BIOGRAPHY BY IRVINE WELSH
I discovered the Beta Band, like I discovered a lot of great music, basically through eventually surrendering to the enthused urgings of a mate who was cooler than me. He continually evangelized about the EP's. I was lost to the concert hall and firmly ensconced on the dancefloor by then and highly resistant, but quite taken by the idea that a band would bring out extended plays rather than singles. When I did check them out, I was instantly smitten by their originality and power.

The band, therefore, were pivotal for me in terms of my own musical journey, in that they represented a gateway back into indie guitar music, which I'd basically given up since becoming obsessed with rave and acid house.

The Beta Band were definitely a band for the cool cognoscenti- like my buddy- the ones you make a bit of a tit of yourself trying to convert quite straight boring people to.

The emotions they induced were a kind of throwback to school days when you were very pompous and prescriptive about what you liked, and derisive towards non believers. It's a testimony to the power of the music that they could take me to the raw state of the younger man.

I took it personally that they didn't hit the mainstream commercial base. At least two of the three albums they made deserved quadruple platinum status. Hot Shots II and Heroes to Zeros are permanently lodged very high in my top one hundred albums of all time.

So, the return of the Beta Band has me moving into the same mode of immature, adolescent anticipation. Everyone should have the Beta Band albums and EP's in their collection. It still kind of annoys me - in fact it bugs the shit out of me - that most of them don't.

And that really is something.


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Tracklist:

A1. Assessment / A2. Space / A3. Lion Thief / A4. Easy / A5. Wonderful / A6. Troubles
B1. Out-Side / B2. Space Beatle / B3. Rhododendron / B4. Liquid Bird / B5. Simple / B6. Pure For

CD edition features the same tracklist in the same order.

Short info:

Arguably one of the most acclaimed and loved bands of the past 20 years, by both fans and their musical peers alike, The Beta Band formed in St. Andrews, Scotland, in 1996. Innovative and singular, their unique musical and aesthetic approach to everything they did set them far apart from their musical contemporaries. Together for a relatively short period of time, the three albums and three EPs they released between 1996 and 2004 would nonetheless help define them as one of the most exciting and cherished bands of their generation.
“Heroes to Zeros” is the third and final studio album by The Beta Band released in 2004. It was mixed by famed producer Nigel Godrich and rose to number 18 in the UK charts.



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CD edition in 3-panel digisleeve with 12-page poster booklet.
LP+CD edition with one black vinyl in gatefold sleeve with printed inner-sleeve. CD included.

Tracklist:

A1. Assessment / A2. Space / A3. Lion Thief / A4. Easy / A5. Wonderful / A6. Troubles
B1. Out-Side / B2. Space Beatle / B3. Rhododendron / B4. Liquid Bird / B5. Simple / B6. Pure For

CD edition features the same tracklist in the same order.

Short info:

Arguably one of the most acclaimed and loved bands of the past 20 years, by both fans and their musical peers alike, The Beta Band formed in St. Andrews, Scotland, in 1996. Innovative and singular, their unique musical and aesthetic approach to everything they did set them far apart from their musical contemporaries. Together for a relatively short period of time, the three albums and three EPs they released between 1996 and 2004 would nonetheless help define them as one of the most exciting and cherished bands of their generation.
“Heroes to Zeros” is the third and final studio album by The Beta Band released in 2004. It was mixed by famed producer Nigel Godrich and rose to number 18 in the UK charts.



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Tracklist:

01. Assessment / 02. Space / 03. Lion Thief / 04. Easy / 05. Wonderful / 06. Troubles
07. Out-Side / 08. Space Beatle / 09. Rhododendron / 10. Liquid Bird / 11. Simple / 12. Pure For

Short info:

Arguably one of the most acclaimed and loved bands of the past 20 years, by both fans and their musical peers alike, The Beta Band formed in St. Andrews, Scotland, in 1996. Innovative and singular, their unique musical and aesthetic approach to everything they did set them far apart from their musical contemporaries. Together for a relatively short period of time, the three albums and three EPs they released between 1996 and 2004 would nonetheless help define them as one of the most exciting and cherished bands of their generation.
“Heroes to Zeros” is the third and final studio album by The Beta Band released in 2004. It was mixed by famed producer Nigel Godrich and rose to number 18 in the UK charts.







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Tracklist:

A1. Squares / A2. Al Sharp / B1. Human Being / B2. Gone / B3. Dragon
C1. Broke / C2. Quiet / C3. Alleged / D1. Life / D2. Eclipse

CD edition features the same tracklist in the same order.

Short info:

Arguably one of the most acclaimed and loved bands of the past 20 years, by both fans and their musical peers alike, The Beta Band formed in St. Andrews, Scotland, in 1996. Innovative and singular, their unique musical and aesthetic approach to everything they did set them far apart from their musical contemporaries. Together for a relatively short period of time, the three albums and three EPs they released between 1996 and 2004 would nonetheless help define them as one of the most exciting and cherished bands of their generation.
After a short hiatus the band gradually gravitated back into the studio and recruited noted UK producer Colin Emmanuel, aka C-Swing, to oversee the process of "Hot Shots II" which was released in mid 2001. Notoriously the band had intended to release "Squares", which featured a sample from the Günter Kallmann Choir's 1970 version of Wallace Collection's "Daydream", as the lead single. However after filming the music video and taking the single to radio it suddenly transpired that another single "Daydream in Blue" by I Monster featuring the sample from Günter Kallmann Choir recording was also to be released at the same time causing the band to release "Broke" instead. Touring extensively and supporting Radiohead in August 2002, they made No. 3 on Q magazine's list of "50 Bands to See Before You Die".



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Limited 2 colored (Gold/Silver) edition - 1000 copies available worldwide.
2LP+CD limited colored edition in gatefold sleeve. One golden vinyl and one silver vinyl, both with printed inner-sleeves. CD included.

Tracklist:

A1. Squares / A2. Al Sharp / B1. Human Being / B2. Gone / B3. Dragon
C1. Broke / C2. Quiet / C3. Alleged / D1. Life / D2. Eclipse

CD edition features the same tracklist in the same order.

Short info:

Arguably one of the most acclaimed and loved bands of the past 20 years, by both fans and their musical peers alike, The Beta Band formed in St. Andrews, Scotland, in 1996. Innovative and singular, their unique musical and aesthetic approach to everything they did set them far apart from their musical contemporaries. Together for a relatively short period of time, the three albums and three EPs they released between 1996 and 2004 would nonetheless help define them as one of the most exciting and cherished bands of their generation.
After a short hiatus the band gradually gravitated back into the studio and recruited noted UK producer Colin Emmanuel, aka C-Swing, to oversee the process of "Hot Shots II" which was released in mid 2001. Notoriously the band had intended to release "Squares", which featured a sample from the Günter Kallmann Choir's 1970 version of Wallace Collection's "Daydream", as the lead single. However after filming the music video and taking the single to radio it suddenly transpired that another single "Daydream in Blue" by I Monster featuring the sample from Günter Kallmann Choir recording was also to be released at the same time causing the band to release "Broke" instead. Touring extensively and supporting Radiohead in August 2002, they made No. 3 on Q magazine's list of "50 Bands to See Before You Die".




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01. Squares / 02. Al Sharp / 03. Human Being / 04. Gone / 05. Dragon
06. Broke / 07. Quiet / 08. Alleged / 09. Life / 10. Eclipse


Short info:

Arguably one of the most acclaimed and loved bands of the past 20 years, by both fans and their musical peers alike, The Beta Band formed in St. Andrews, Scotland, in 1996. Innovative and singular, their unique musical and aesthetic approach to everything they did set them far apart from their musical contemporaries. Together for a relatively short period of time, the three albums and three EPs they released between 1996 and 2004 would nonetheless help define them as one of the most exciting and cherished bands of their generation.
After a short hiatus the band gradually gravitated back into the studio and recruited noted UK producer Colin Emmanuel, aka C-Swing, to oversee the process of "Hot Shots II" which was released in mid 2001. Notoriously the band had intended to release "Squares", which featured a sample from the Günter Kallmann Choir's 1970 version of Wallace Collection's "Daydream", as the lead single. However after filming the music video and taking the single to radio it suddenly transpired that another single "Daydream in Blue" by I Monster featuring the sample from Günter Kallmann Choir recording was also to be released at the same time causing the band to release "Broke" instead. Touring extensively and supporting Radiohead in August 2002, they made No. 3 on Q magazine's list of "50 Bands to See Before You Die".

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Tracklist:

A1. The Beta Band Rap / A2. It's Not Too Beautiful / A3. Simple Boy / B1. Round The Bend
B2. Dance O'er The Border / B3. Brokenupadingdong / C1. Number 15 / C2. Smiling
D1. The Hard One / D2. The Cow's Wrong

Short info:

Arguably one of the most acclaimed and loved bands of the past 20 years, by both fans and their musical peers alike, The Beta Band formed in St. Andrews, Scotland, in 1996. Innovative and singular, their unique musical and aesthetic approach to everything they did set them far apart from their musical contemporaries. Together for a relatively short period of time, the three albums and three EPs they released between 1996 and 2004 would nonetheless help define them as one of the most exciting and cherished bands of their generation.
Released in 1999, the album "The Beta Band" followed the critically acclaimed compilation "The Three E.P.'s" (1998). With high anticipation for The Beta Band, the band originally planned to record the album in four separate continents, but financial constraints slimmed the recording locations down; however, the album was still recorded in a variety of locations and pulling inspiration from sources as diverse as Jamaican reggae, Disney's movie "The Black Hole" and Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart".






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2 CD in 3-panel digisleeve with 24-page stapled booklet. , Territory World EX France & UK,US

Tracklist:

A1. The Beta Band Rap / A2. It's Not Too Beautiful / A3. Simple Boy / B1. Round The Bend
B2. Dance O'er The Border / B3. Brokenupadingdong / C1. Number 15 / C2. Smiling
D1. The Hard One / D2. The Cow's Wrong

Bonus EP CD: A. Happiness and Colour / B. The Hut

2CD edition features the same tracks in the same order.

Short info:
Arguably one of the most acclaimed and loved bands of the past 20 years, by both fans and their musical peers alike, The Beta Band formed in St. Andrews, Scotland, in 1996. Innovative and singular, their unique musical and aesthetic approach to everything they did set them far apart from their musical contemporaries. Together for a relatively short period of time, the three albums and three EPs they released between 1996 and 2004 would nonetheless help define them as one of the most exciting and cherished bands of their generation.
Released in 1999, the album "The Beta Band" followed the critically acclaimed compilation "The Three E.P.'s" (1998). With high anticipation for The Beta Band, the band originally planned to record the album in four separate continents, but financial constraints slimmed the recording locations down; however, the album was still recorded in a variety of locations and pulling inspiration from sources as diverse as Jamaican reggae, Disney's movie "The Black Hole" and Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart".
The band also originally intended the album to contain a bonus disc of two long form ambient pieces, 'Happiness and Colour' and 'The Hut', both of which lasted over 20 minutes and represented the band's desire to "make a record of sound as a description for something like happiness, where a distinct first part gives way to a distinct second part". However, the band and label ultimately decided to remove these tracks from the album prior to release.


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CD edition in 2-panel digipack with 32-page stapled booklet.

Tracklist:

A1. Dry The Rain / A2. I Know / A3. B + A / B1. Dogs Got A Bone / B2. Inner Meet Me /
B3. The House Song / C1. Monolith / C2. She's The One / D1. Push It Out / D2. It's Over / D3. Dr. Baker / D4. Needles In My Eyes

CD features the same tracklist in the the same order.

Short info:

Arguably one of the most acclaimed and loved bands of the past 20 years, by both fans and their musical peers alike, The Beta Band formed in St. Andrews, Scotland, in 1996. Innovative and singular, their unique musical and aesthetic approach to everything they did set them far apart from their musical contemporaries. Together for a relatively short period of time, the three albums and three EPs they released between 1996 and 2004 would nonetheless help define them as one of the most exciting and cherished bands of their generation.
After acquiring the Beta Band's catalogue last year, Because Music will reissue their releases, starting on September 14th with a deluxe vinyl edition gathering in a slipcase the EPs 'Champion Versions', 'The Patty Patty Sound' and 'Los Amigos Del Beta Bandidos' with remastered tracks and coloured vinyls, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 1998 compilation. Because Music will release at the same time a double CD Best-Of compiling all their best hits and a live show recorded at the Shepherd's Bush Empire (London) in 2004.






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Tracklist:

A1. Dry The Rain / A2. I Know / A3. B + A / B1. Dogs Got A Bone / B2. Inner Meet Me /
B3. The House Song / C1. Monolith / C2. She's The One / D1. Push It Out / D2. It's Over / D3. Dr. Baker / D4. Needles In My Eyes

CD features the same tracklist in the the same order.

Short info:

Arguably one of the most acclaimed and loved bands of the past 20 years, by both fans and their musical peers alike, The Beta Band formed in St. Andrews, Scotland, in 1996. Innovative and singular, their unique musical and aesthetic approach to everything they did set them far apart from their musical contemporaries. Together for a relatively short period of time, the three albums and three EPs they released between 1996 and 2004 would nonetheless help define them as one of the most exciting and cherished bands of their generation.
After acquiring the Beta Band's catalogue last year, Because Music will reissue their releases, starting on September 14th with a deluxe vinyl edition gathering in a slipcase the EPs 'Champion Versions', 'The Patty Patty Sound' and 'Los Amigos Del Beta Bandidos' with remastered tracks and coloured vinyls, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 1998 compilation. Because Music will release at the same time a double CD Best-Of compiling all their best hits and a live show recorded at the Shepherd's Bush Empire (London) in 2004.






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2CD, Rights: World excl. France & UK, EAN: 5060525436963
Special Remarks: 2CD edition in 3-panel digipack with a 16-page poster booklet.

Tracklist:

CD1

1. Dry The Rain / 2. Inner Meet Me / 3. She's The One / 4. Dr. Baker / 5. It's Not Too Beautiful / 6. Smiling 7. To You Alone / 8. Squares / 9. Human Being / 10. Gone / 11. Broke / 12. Assessment / 13. Easy
14. Wonderful / 15. Troubles / 16. Simple

CD2 - Live At The Shepherds Bush Empire

1. It's Not Too Beautiful / 2. Squares / 3. Inner Meet Me / 4. Simple / 5. She's The One / 6. Easy
7. Dr. Baker / 8. Dry The Rain / 9. Quiet / 10. Broke / 11. Assessment / 12. Dog's Got A Bone
13. House Song

Short info:

Arguably one of the most acclaimed and loved bands of the past 20 years, by both fans and their musical peers alike, The Beta Band formed in St. Andrews, Scotland, in 1996. Innovative and singular, their unique musical and aesthetic approach to everything they did set them far apart from their musical contemporaries. Together for a relatively short period of time, the three albums and three EPs they released between 1996 and 2004 would nonetheless help define them as one of the most exciting and cherished bands of their generation.
After acquiring the Beta Band's catalogue last year, Because Music will reissue their releases, starting on September 14th with a double CD Best-Of compiling all their best hits and a live show recorded at the Shepherd's Bush Empire (London) in 2004. Because Music will also celebrate at the same time the 20th anniversary of their 1998 compilation 'The Three EPs' by releasing a deluxe vinyl edition gathering in a slipcase the EPs 'Champion Versions', 'The Patty Patty Sound' and 'Los Amigos Del Beta Bandidos' with remastered tracks and coloured vinyls.


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Format: 6 x Black 140 grs Vinyl each one in spinelesssleeve, heavyweight cardboard slipcase/custod numbered at the back, insert-photo individually signed but the artist, marketing sticker. Limited & numbered to 500 copies for the world.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION & BIOG
This ultimate 6LP Boxset presents the works of Pascal Comelade from 1984 to 2024 and his 40 years producing instrumental music. Each vinyl has been thought as an album in itself , with its own identity, that could be listened as it is. According to the artist, "Improperies- compositions et enregistrements magnétiques (1984-2024)" is a music puzzle which doesn't obey to any rule with the exception of Pascal Comelade's creation and art thoughts that kept moving over the years.
Limited numbered to 500 copies - 6 x Black Vinyl in spineless sleeve, heawyweight cardboard slipcase/custod numbered at the back, includes an insert-photo signed by the artist. The boxset artwork is an original creation by Miquel Barceló.

TRACKLISTING

Tracklist :
LP1
A1 Fragments (Extraits)
A2 Park Güell
A3 Disque Raye?
A4 Valse de l'aiguille creuse
A5 4 Rroses Pour Marie
A6 La Catedral d'Escuradents
A7 Your Labios As Tulips
A8 Souvenirs de Vernet Les Bains
B1 Arthur Cravan Was A Flor Fina
B2 The Skatalan Logicofobism
B3 Sardana Dels Desemparats
B4 A Glass Of Gaz
B5 Les Places De Gra?cia (1)
B6 Les Places De Gra?cia (2)
B7 Patafisiskal Polska

LP2
C1 I Put A Barbara Steele On You
C2 Chanson de charme pour faux-nez
C3 The Lollobrigidada Fox-Trot
C4 Third Eye Of A Cubist Guitar
C5 Le Fakir de La Chapelle
C6 On se L'hegel en Enfer
C7 Un train direct pour Charenton
C8 Love Too Soon
D1 L'argot du bruit
D2 To The Last Of Imaginary Solutions
D3 Toti Al Soler
D4 Back To Schizo

LP3
E1 To Be Dammit Ornette To Be
E2 The Blank Invasion Of Schizofonics Bikinis
E3 Sardana Dels Desemparats
E4 Sense El Resso? Del Dring
E5 Contre Le Style
E6 A Figueres
F1 The Hallucinogenic Espontex Sinfonia
F2 La Societat Del Piano-Obstacle
F3 Ge?ge?ne
F4 Petite Escena Nocturna
F5 A Farrutx
F6 Le Soir Du Grand Soir
F7 Souviens-Toi De Ces Douces Soire?es

LP4
G1 Stranger In Paradigm
G2 La Vedette Del Molino
G3 Jopo De Pojo Not Dead
G4 The Indian Of The Group
G5 Il Luna-Park Galactico
G6 Don't Touch My Blue Oyster Shoes
G7 Sans les mains ! (Zappambarretina)
H1 El Misteri Del Triangle Del Vermut
H2 Two Maniaco-Depressive Beatnicks Squabbling Over A Jane Russell Mozzarela's Bikini
H3 Vals Burlesco
H4 Flan Sin Nata Inzenight
H5 Despintura (A) Fo?nica
H6 Europe Change Bad

LP5
I1 El Bolero Del Raval
I2 O Dancing Del Gran Fumisme
I3 Hydropathes Marchant Sur Les Os
I4 Spinoza Was A Soul Garagist
I5 El Pianista Del Antifaz (Born In Candolle)
I6 Portrait de l'artiste avec des lunettes pour voir les Femmes à poil
I7 La Bella Dorita
J1 Deviationist Muzak
J2 Dancing Le Mômo
J3 Roll Over Fuzmanchu
J4 Stigmates De La Ligne Crade
J5 Evaporisme Sonor
J6 L'horizon perdu du cornet à Gidouille
J7 La Filosofia Del Plat Combinat

LP6
K1 Coucher de soleil sur l'Adriatique
K2 Unicazzz
K3 Des rails en mou de veau
K4 E?le?vation de Marie-Madeleine
K5 No Sympathy For Symphony
K6 Sardana Meca?nica
K7 Ha Passat Un Angel
L1 Skin Saxo Derivato
L2 Apparition du visage de Bela Lugosi sur une tranche de salami
L3 Musique hypertrophique des remontoirs
L4 Cimetie?re de la Photographie
L5 Alzina Muntanera







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A 1 Dry The Rain
A 2 I Know
A 3 B + A
B 1 Dogs Got a Bone
B 2 Inner Meet Me
B 3 The House Song
C 1 The Monolith
C 2 She's the One
D 1 Push It Out
D 2 It's Over
D 3 Dr. Baker
D 4 Needles In My Eyes

BIOGRAPHY BY IRVINE WELSH
I discovered the Beta Band, like I discovered a lot of great music, basically through eventually surrendering to the enthused urgings of a mate who was cooler than me. He continually evangelized about the EP's. I was lost to the concert hall and firmly ensconced on the dancefloor by then and highly resistant, but quite taken by the idea that a band would bring out extended plays rather than singles. When I did check them out, I was instantly smitten by their originality and power.

The band, therefore, were pivotal for me in terms of my own musical journey, in that they represented a gateway back into indie guitar music, which I'd basically given up since becoming obsessed with rave and acid house.

The Beta Band were definitely a band for the cool cognoscenti- like my buddy- the ones you make a bit of a tit of yourself trying to convert quite straight boring people to.

The emotions they induced were a kind of throwback to school days when you were very pompous and prescriptive about what you liked, and derisive towards non believers. It's a testimony to the power of the music that they could take me to the raw state of the younger man.

I took it personally that they didn't hit the mainstream commercial base. At least two of the three albums they made deserved quadruple platinum status. Hot Shots II and Heroes to Zeros are permanently lodged very high in my top one hundred albums of all time.

So, the return of the Beta Band has me moving into the same mode of immature, adolescent anticipation. Everyone should have the Beta Band albums and EP's in their collection. It still kind of annoys me - in fact it bugs the shit out of me - that most of them don't.

And that really is something.


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KEY POINTS

Unreleased extended & instrumentals versions from the sessions of "Faded" Album :
- "Autour de chez moi" & "Tu viens Marie ? " both as + 12 minute epic songs
- " Louie Louie " instrumental version
- Exclusive new song performed with Pascal Comelade

Exclusive Record Store Release - 30 minute LP .

TRACKLISTING

A1 Autour de chez moi (Extended Version) - 12:06
A2 Sleaford (feat Pascal Comelade) - 03:13
B1 Tu viens Marie ? (Extended Version)- 12 :29
B2 Louie Louie (Instrumental Version) - 03 :27


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KEY POINTS

- Original soundtrack of "Les Règles de l'art". 100% new original songs by The Liminanas/Lionel Liminana & german -french music composer David Menke .
- Black LP, gatefold sleeve
- Exclusive Record Store Release

TRACKLISTING

A1 - Kamic, l'artiste
A2 - Générique début
A3 - Jo vient vendre ses trucs à Moreno
A4 - Kamic au bord de la Seine
A5 - Spaghetti Drums and Tuna Sax
A6 - La Patek, je l'ai vendue
A7 - Kamic devant la fenêtre du Musée
A8 - Kamic dévisse, démonte et observe
A9 - Moreno Calls
A10 - Cobb découvre les oeuvres
A11 - Jo devant son brasero

B1 - C'est qui M ?
B2 - Cobb achète le Modigliani
B3 - Jo chez Cobb
B4 - Arrestations
B5 - Cobb détruit les œuvres
B6 - Interrogatoires
B7 - Épilogue
B8 - Cobb en panique avec sa femme
B9 - Late, I Wanna Run Home



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KEY POINTS / PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

"1999 DJ TOOL" : "Cassius 199", " La Mouche ", "Feeling For You" and other classics tracks as never heard before.
Unreleased double vinyl album featuring 8 exclusive extended versions of the most iconic tracks from the album 1999, and a short story-liner notes by Boombass.
"1999 DJ Tool" , never released before - only sent to some VIP 25 years ago as a promo vinyl boxset while the "1999 "album was released.


TRACKLISTING

Disc 1
A1 Cassius 1999 (DJ Tool) - 08:26
A2 Feeling For You (DJ Tool) - 07:11
B1 La Mouche (DJ Tool) - 10:20
B2 Supa Crush (DJ Tool) - 06:57

Disc 2
C1 Foxxy (DJ Tool) - 07:19
C2 Somebody (DJ Tool) - 08:18
D1 Hey Babe (DJ Tool) - 06:47
D2 Nulife(DJ Tool) - 09:06

LINER NOTES BY BOOM BASS
A FIRST ALBUM AFTER SIGNING THE CONTRACT TO RELEASE OUR DEBUT ALBUM, WE WERE SUDDENLY INUNDATED WITH AN OVERWHELMING NUMBER OF TASKS.

TOWARD THE END OF THE 20TH CENTURY,MUSIC PRODUCTION WAS STILL A HEAVILY INDUSTRIAL PROCESS. FACTORIES MANUFACTURED CDS, VINYL RECORDS, AND EVEN AUDIO CASSETTES, WHICH WERE THEN SHIPPED BY TRUCK TO WAREHOUSES BELONGING TO VARIOUS FRENCH MAJOR LABELS. DEDICATED TEAMS BRAINSTOR-MED IDEAS, DEVISED STRATEGIES, AND ORCHESTRATED PLANS TO DISTRIBUTE THESE RECORDS TO SPECIALIZED STORES. AT THE TIME, RADIO, TELEVISION, AND THE PRESS HELD THE KEYS TO SUCCESS.

WITHOUT THEIR SUPPORT, REACHING THE GENERAL PUBLIC, OR EVEN A NICHEA UDIENCE, WAS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE.OUR FIRST ALBUM AS CASSIUS, SLATED FOR RELEASE IN JANUARY 1999, SPARKED GENUINE EXCITEMENT WITHIN THE VIRGIN RECORDS TEAM. AS A FORMER ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, I KNEW THIS LEVEL OF ENTHUSIASM WAS RARE. FOR PHILIPPE AND ME, STEPPING INTO THE SPOTLIGHT WAS A COMPLETELY NEW EXPERIENCE.

AFTER YEARS OF WORKING BEHIND THE SCENES FOR OTHERS,FOCUSED AND IMMERSED IN THE STUDIO, WE WERE NOW AT THE FOREFRONT, ENTIRELY INCONTROL. THIS SHIFT BROUGHT A WHIRLWIND OF EMOTIONS: AMBITION FUELED OUR FEARS,AND CREATIVE CHAOS OFTEN BLURRED OUR JUDGMENT ABOUT WHEN TO STOP REFINING OURWORK.NAVIGATING DECISIONS AS A DUO, WE QUICKLY DISCOVERED THE COMPLEXITIES OF PARTNERSHIP AND PRODUCTION. WITHOUT MANAGEMENT, WHOSE CRITICAL ROLE IS OFTEN TO SHIELD ARTISTS FROM THEIR OWN TENDENCIES, WE OCCASIONALLY STRUGGLED TO MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICES.

YET, EXCITEMENT AND SHEER JOY ULTIMATELY PREVAILED, AND WE THREW OURSELVES WHOLE HEARTEDLY INTO THE ADVENTURE. AS POSITIVE FEEDBACK ROLLED IN FROM SUBSIDIARIES, MARKETING BUDGETS EXPANDED, AND THE ALBUM'S RELEASE STRATEGY SKYROCKETED TO NEW HEIGHTS.

DAFT PUNK'S GROUNDBREAKING ALBUM HOMEWORK HAD JUST OPENED THE DOOR FOR FRENCH ELECTRONIC MUSIC TO REACH GLOBAL AUDIENCES. FOR ARTISTS ROOTED IN DJ CULTURE,THIS WAS A TURNING POINT. FRENCH ACTS WERE FINALLY BEING INVITED TO PLAY AT BURGEONING FESTIVALS AND ICONIC CLUBS. THE BRITISH AUDIENCE WAS THE FIRST TO EMBRACE US, AND WEEKEND AFTER WEEKEND, WE TOURED THE UK.

INSPIRED BY THOSE NIGHTS BEHIND THE DECKS, WE SUGGESTED RELEASING A VINYL FEATURING EXTENDED VERSIONS OF TRACKS FROM 1999. DESIGNED AS A PROMOTIONAL DJ TOOL, IT CELEBRATED EXPANSIVE, LONG-FORM TRACKS REMINISCENT OF THE ONES WE LOVED TO PLAY, AN HOMAGE TO OUR EARLY EXPERIMENTS WITH NDLESS LOOPS, LIKE DINAPOLY FROM 1996.

THE VINYL WAS PRESSED IN AN EXTREMELY PROMO LIMITED SERIES, ECHOING OUR EARLY MAXI-SINGLES AND THE RARE RECORDS WE USED TO HUNT FOR AS COLLECTORS. FOR FANS, IT WAS A CHANCE TO OWN SOMETHING TRULY UNIQUE; FOR US, IT WAS A FINAL OPPORTUNITY TO RE-EXPLORE THEA LBUM'S MUSIC.PRODUCED IN THE STYLE OF LA FUNK MOB'S EP, WITH THE TWO OF US IN A RECORDING BOOTH SURROUNDED BY FLOPPY-DISK MACHINES AND TWO OR THREE SYNTHS, THE ALBUM'S SONGS WERE STRUCTURED AND MIXED DIRECTLY IN STEREO ON A DAT (DIGITAL AUDIO TAPE).

MOST TRACKS, ORIGINALLY VERY LONG, WERE EDITED INTO A COHERENT, HOUR-LONG LISTENING EXPERIENCE. THE DJ TOOL WAS ASSEMBLED FROM THOSE ORIGINAL MIXES, AS A FINAL, FREE WHEELING VARIATION OF OUR THREE WEEKS OF FUN IN THE STUDIO.HOLDING THAT VINYL TODAY BRINGS BACK VIVID MEMORIES OF THOSE EARLY TRAVELS, THE NIGHTCLUBS AT THE CUSP OF TRANSFORMATION, THE CROWDS GETTING YOUNGER AT NEW PARTIES, AND THE VINYL RECORDS THAT WERE JUST STARTING TO FADE FROM DJ BOOTHS.

I ALSO RECALL BEING 32 YEARS OLD, NAVIGATING THIS EVOLVING WORLD. NOW, AS I PREPARE FOR THE UPCOMING CASSIUS CLUB TOUR, I'M STRUCK BY HOW CLOSELY IT MIRRORS THE ERA OF THE DJ TOOL RELEASE. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS LATER, I FEEL INCREDIBLY FORTUNATE TO STILL BE DOING THIS.

IN THE STUDIO, PHILIPPE ONCE SHOUTED, "CASSIUS IN THE HOUSE !" INTO MY EAR. TODAY, I FEEL LIKE TELLING HIM, "I'M GOING BACK TO OUR ROOTS."BOOMBASS.

'199 DJ TOOL", 2025 UNRELEASED ALBUM BY CASSIUS FEATURING 8 EXCLUSIVE EXTENDED VERSIONS OF THE MOST ICONIC TRACKS FROM THE ALBUM 1999 AND THIS EXCLUSIVE SHORT STORY BY BOOMBASS.


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TRACKLISTING

A1 - "We Are The Espionnage Sound System" - Dj Mehdi & Feadz
A2 - "Ulysse" - Dj Mehdi & The Cambridge Circus
A3 - "On s'habitue" - Dj Mehdi & Rocé
A4 - "Pop Song I" - Dj Mehdi & Dany Dan
A5 - "Naja" - Dj Mehdi & Zdar
A6 - "T'inquiète" - Dj Mehdi & Karlito
B1 - "Camille Groult Starr (Boombass Remix)" - Dj Mehdi , 113 & Boombass
B2 - "Si tu savais (DJ Mehdi Remix)" - Dj Mehdi & Manu Key
B3 - "Pop Song II "- Dj Mehdi & Dany Dan
B4 - "Spanish Harlem " - Dj Mehdi & The Cambridge Circus
B5 - "Despee '98" - Dj Mehdi & Rohff


KEY POINTS

" New 2025 Repress Edition as Orange Vinyl, sleeve + printed inner, since the initial deluxe crystal clear Vinyl with printed pvc outter sleeve was meant as one run .

" The very First reissue of the cult 11 track EP - Street Album from year 2000 by DJ Mehdi collecting his Espionnage adventures.

" "DJ MEHDI : Made in France" : an Arte 6 episode exclusive serie about DJ Mehdi from September 12th ! DJ Mehdi was the one building bridges between french hip hop and electro, and becoming a key composer,producer and DJ. He was a game changer in himself, helping both french rap & electro scenes to rise in the late 90's & early 200's . 13 years after DJ Mehdi's sudden death, his long-time friend and Director Thibaut de Longeville imagined & directed the serie, with archives materials & exclusive interviews and words from big names from Rap & Electro about their collaborations & relationships with DJ Mehdi.

SHORT BIOG

"Rather than a compilation, this record is a summary of what Espionnage has done in the past two years, from the rap 12"s, the instrumental 12"s to the remixes I was given the opportunity to do. The members of The Espionnage Sound System, Yvan from Double Pact included (even if he only appears here on the interlude betweeen "Camille Groult Starr (rmx)" and "Si Tu Savais (rmx)"), have been essential to the label's development as a whole. The Chronowax Distribution staff has been equally vital to a structure primarily dedicated to independent vinyl production. By the way, I have to thank Ulysse Genet who, on top of lending his name to a track title, suggested the name "Espionnage" instead of "Le Cirque Disques" (which was my initial idea) and drew the first logo. Many thanks to my team : Olivier Rosset, Charlotte Dutoit, Thibaut de Longeville, Alexander Wise, the 360 Creative & Marketing teams, as well as X2N, Tom Kan, DJ Gilb'R, Roulé, Crydamoure, Benoît Blue Boy and his daughters Ludella and Amadine ; who have all contributed on one level or another to what this record is. Of course I can't forget my family: the Essadis, Faveris, Gassamas, Majira (and their many relations) as well as my other family, the 113 Clan and the whole African Mafia and most particularly my group, Idéal J, for the respect and freedom with which they've let me express the somewhat unusual ideas I had about all of this".
Peace, DJ Mehdi, NYC, March 29th 2000.


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TRACKLISTING

CD
1. Spirale - The Limiñanas
2. Prisoner of Beauty - The Limiñanas & Bobby Gillespie
3. J'adore le monde - The Limiñanas & Bertrand Belin
4. Shout - The Limiñanas & Rover
5. Faded-The Limiñanas & Penny
6. Catherine - The Limiñanas & Anna Jean
7. The Dancer - The Limiñanas
8. Space Baby - The Limiñanas, Jon Spencer & Pascal Comelade
9. Tu viens Marie - The Limiñanas
10. Louie Louie - The Limiñanas
11. Autour de chez moi - The Limiñanas
12. Degenerate Star - The Limiñanas, Jon Spencer & Pascal Comelade
13. Où va la chance (Françoise Hardy Cover) - The Limiñanas

SHORT BIOG FOR ONLINE PREORDER
Following "Shadow People" (2018) and "De Pelicula" (2021) done with Laurent Garnier , The Limiñanas are making their big comeback with their new album entitled "Faded" , whose first single is "Prisoner of Beauty" featuring Bobby Gillespie (Primal Scream), supporter of the band for years. The French psychedelic - garage duo has also gathered on " Faded" for duets artists such as Jon Spencer, Bertrand Belin, Rover, Penny, Anna Jean & Pascal Comelade.

FIRST TOUR DATES

March 29th / BARCELONA – Razzmatazz

April 10th/ PARIS – Olympia

April 12th/ LONDON – Electric Ballroom

April 15th / BERLIN – Columbia Theater

April 16th / AMSTERDAM – Tolhuistin – Paradisio

April 17th / BRUSSELS – AB Ballroom

May 22th / LAUSANNE – Les Docks

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DOUBLE VINYL
A1 - Spirale - The Limiñanas
A2 - Prisoner of Beauty - The Limiñanas & Bobby Gillespie
A3 - J'adore le monde - The Limiñanas & Bertrand Belin
B1 - Shout - The Limiñanas & Rover
B2 - Faded-The Limiñanas & Penny
B3 - Catherine - The Limiñanas & Anna Jean
B4 - The Dancer - The Limiñanas

C1 - Space Baby - The Limiñanas, Jon Spencer & Pascal Comelade
C2 - Tu viens Marie - The Limiñanas
C3 - Louie Louie - The Limiñanas
D1 - Autour de chez moi - The Limiñanas
D2 - Degenerate Star - The Limiñanas, Jon Spencer & Pascal Comelade
D3 - Où va la chance (Françoise Hardy Cover) - The Limiñanas

SHORT BIOG FOR ONLINE PREORDER
Following "Shadow People" (2018) and "De Pelicula" (2021) done with Laurent Garnier , The Limiñanas are making their big comeback with their new album entitled "Faded" , whose first single is "Prisoner of Beauty" featuring Bobby Gillespie (Primal Scream), supporter of the band for years. The French psychedelic - garage duo has also gathered on " Faded" for duets artists such as Jon Spencer, Bertrand Belin, Rover, Penny, Anna Jean & Pascal Comelade.

FIRST TOUR DATES

March 29th / BARCELONA – Razzmatazz

April 10th/ PARIS – Olympia

April 12th/ LONDON – Electric Ballroom

April 15th / BERLIN – Columbia Theater

April 16th / AMSTERDAM – Tolhuistin – Paradisio

April 17th / BRUSSELS – AB Ballroom

May 22th / LAUSANNE – Les Docks

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TRACKLISTING DOUBLE VINYL:

A1 - Spirale - The Limiñanas
A2 - Prisoner of Beauty - The Limiñanas & Bobby Gillespie
A3 - J'adore le monde - The Limiñanas & Bertrand Belin
B1 - Shout - The Limiñanas & Rover
B2 - Faded-The Limiñanas & Penny
B3 - Catherine - The Limiñanas & Anna Jean
B4 - The Dancer - The Limiñanas

C1 - Space Baby - The Limiñanas, Jon Spencer & Pascal Comelade
C2 - Tu viens Marie - The Limiñanas
C3 - Louie Louie - The Limiñanas
D1 - Autour de chez moi - The Limiñanas
D2 - Degenerate Star - The Limiñanas, Jon Spencer & Pascal Comelade
D3 - Où va la chance (Françoise Hardy Cover) - The Limiñanas

FIRST TOUR DATES

March 29th / BARCELONA – Razzmatazz

April 10th/ PARIS – Olympia

April 12th/ LONDON – Electric Ballroom

April 15th / BERLIN – Columbia Theater

April 16th / AMSTERDAM – Tolhuistin – Paradisio

April 17th / BRUSSELS – AB Ballroom

May 22th / LAUSANNE – Les Docks

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TRACKLISTING

A Side
01. BAD PARTS ARE MY FAVOURITE
02. SCUMBAG
03. HURRICANE - Feat. LEILAH
04. YOU SNOOZE YOU LOSE (INTERLUDE) - Feat Chassol
05. ALONE TONIGHT
06. EVERY DOG
07. SAINT OR SINNER - Feat. Sainté


B Side
08. DEERS IN THE ROAD
09. LOVE SONGS
10. DISASTER - Feat. Elijah Waters
11. STUCK ON LOOP - Feat. LEILAH
12. DISCONNECT! - Feat. Fredwave, Louis Culture, J.Caesar
13. CALLED ME INSANE - Feat. Elijah Waters
14. OVER YOU


ALBUM SHORT BRIEF
Back in December 2016, Jeshi fell asleep whilst driving home from a party at 5am, and he crashed into a park car, only to be woken up by the airbag exploding in his face. This is the inspiration for album two. The new album is a statement of waking up and levelling up from the last period of his life. This is a new era, and full of energy.

SHORT BIOG

Jeshi doesn't run away from fire; he runs with it. The East London artist is on a quest to feel alive in every sense. To him, feeling alive means being present in each experience, no matter how challenging. For Jeshi - who has spent the last few years establishing himself as one of the most exciting voices of his generation - this is what life and art are all about. Chaos, then, is not something to shy away from, but where great ideas are born.
Jeshi's electrifying second album, AIRBAG WOKE ME UP is a collection of moment-capturing songs built to ignite reactions and start conversations. His scene-stealing jaunts to stages worldwide clearly influence its live-wire sound, as Jeshi and his cohorts smash through moods and tempos like kids let loose on funfair dodgems. "I want to make things that have intent and feel like statements," Jeshi declares. His versatile voice is the conductive thread that pulls everything together. "On Universal Credit, my voice was used in one way, whereas on this it's used in ten ways," he notes.
AIRBAG WOKE ME UP is an exploration into what happens when you emerge from tough times, and how they encourage you to view the world a little differently. It's bolder in ambition and built from renewed energy. Chaotic, but in the very best way. "In my head, this is the real arrival chapter," states Jeshi. "The 'I am here, I've arrived' moment."





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SHORT BIOG

Keziah Jones is back with a new concept album entitled "Alive & Kicking" , recorded live in Lagos at Clout Africa Studio. Not only all his classics revisited 'live in studio" but including 2 brand new singles (studio) "Melissa" & "Rainy Saturday" , his first ones since 2013. And as bonus 2 covers (of Ricky James 'Below The Funk (Pass The J) & Police's 'The Bed's Too Big Without You).

Keziah Jones was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. Then has been living between Paris - he's been an established & cult musical brand in France - , London and Lagos. He is since the early 90's the creator of the blufunk movement, "a fusion between raw blues elements and hard, edgy funk rhythms. His catalog includes iconic songs such as Rhythm Is Love, Million Miles from Home… Keziah is known for his distinctive style of guitar playing, including his percussive right-hand technique.


TRACKLISTING
CD
1. Kpafuca (Live at Clout Africa Studio, Lagos)
2. Beautiful Emilie (Live at Clout Africa Studio, Lagos)
3. Dear Mr Cooper (Live at Clout Africa Studio, Lagos)
4. Wisdom Behind The Smile (Cash) (Live at Clout Africa Studio, Lagos)
5. Rhythm Is Love (Live at Clout Africa Studio, Lagos)
6. Melissa
7. Femiliarise (Live at Clout Africa Studio, Lagos)
8. Million Miles From Home (Live at Clout Africa Studio, Lagos)
9. Rainy Saturday
10. 1973 (Live at Clout Africa Studio, Lagos)
11. Afrosurrealismfortheladies (Live at Clout Africa Studio, Lagos)
12. Hello Heavenly (Live at Clout Africa Studio, Lagos)
13. The Funderlying Undermentals (Live at Clout Africa Studio, Lagos)
14. The Bed's Too Big Without You
15. Below The Funk (Pass The J)


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SHORT BIOG

Keziah Jones is back with a new concept album entitled "Alive & Kicking" , recorded live in Lagos at Clout Africa Studio. Not only all his classics revisited 'live in studio" but including 2 brand new singles (studio) "Melissa" & "Rainy Saturday" , his first ones since 2013. And as bonus 2 covers (of Ricky James 'Below The Funk (Pass The J) & Police's 'The Bed's Too Big Without You).

Keziah Jones was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. Then has been living between Paris - he's been an established & cult musical brand in France - , London and Lagos. He is since the early 90's the creator of the blufunk movement, "a fusion between raw blues elements and hard, edgy funk rhythms. His catalog includes iconic songs such as Rhythm Is Love, Million Miles from Home… Keziah is known for his distinctive style of guitar playing, including his percussive right-hand technique.

TRACKLISTING
Double Vinyl
A1 Kpafuca - Live at Clout Africa Studio, Lagos
A2 Beautiful Emilie - Live at Clout Africa Studio, Lagos
A3 Dear Mr Cooper - Live at Clout Africa Studio, Lagos
B1 Wisdom Behind The Smile (Cash)- Live at Clout Africa Studio, Lagos
B2 Rhythm Is Love - Live at Clout Africa Studio, Lagos
B3 Melissa
B4 Femiliarise - Live at Clout Africa Studio, Lagos
C1 Million Miles From Home- Live at Clout Africa Studio, Lagos
C2 Rainy Saturday
C3 1973- Live at Clout Africa Studio, Lagos
C4 Afrosurrealismfortheladies- Live at Clout Africa Studio, Lagos
D1 Hello Heavenly - Live at Clout Africa Studio, Lagos
D2 The Funderlying Undermentals - Live at Clout Africa Studio, Lagos
D3 The Bed's Too Big Without You
D4 Below The Funk (Pass The J)


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Packaging: 1 x Crystal Clear Vinyl, printed clear PVC outer sleeve, printed spineless sleeve, printed inner sleeve , marketing frontsticker

KEY POINTS

• Collector Crystal Clear LP deluxe packaged – the very First reissue of the cult 11 track EP – Street Album from year 2000 by DJ Mehdi collecting his Espionnage adventures

• “DJ MEHDI : Made in France” : an Arte 6 episode exclusive serie about DJ Mehdi from September 12th ! DJ Mehdi was the one building bridges between french hip hop and electro, and becoming a key composer,producer and DJ. He was a game changer in himself, helping both french rap & electro scenes to rise in the late 90’s & early 200’s . 13 years after DJ Mehdi’s sudden death, his long-time friend and Director Thibaut de Longeville imagined & directed the serie, with archives materials & exclusive interviews and words from big names from Rap & Electro about their collaborations & relationships with DJ Mehdi.

SHORT BIOG

“Rather than a compilation, this record is a summary of what Espionnage has done in the past two years, from the rap 12”s, the instrumental 12”s to the remixes I was given the opportunity to do. The members of The Espionnage Sound System, Yvan from Double Pact included (even if he only appears here on the interlude betweeen “Camille Groult Starr (rmx)” and “Si Tu Savais (rmx)”), have been essential to the label’s development as a whole. The Chronowax Distribution staff has been equally vital to a structure primarily dedicated to independent vinyl production. By the way, I have to thank Ulysse Genet who, on top of lending his name to a track title, suggested the name “Espionnage” instead of “Le Cirque Disques” (which was my initial idea) and drew the first logo. Many thanks to my team : Olivier Rosset, Charlotte Dutoit, Thibaut de Longeville, Alexander Wise, the 360 Creative & Marketing teams, as well as X2N, Tom Kan, DJ Gilb’R, Roulé, Crydamoure, Benoît Blue Boy and his daughters Ludella and Amadine ; who have all contributed on one level or another to what this record is. Of course I can’t forget my family: the Essadis, Faveris, Gassamas, Majira (and their many relations) as well as my other family, the 113 Clan and the whole African Mafia and most particularly my group, Idéal J, for the respect and freedom with which they’ve let me express the somewhat unusual ideas I had about all of this”.
Peace, DJ Mehdi, NYC, March 29th 2000.


TRACKLISTING

A1 - "We Are The Espionnage Sound System" - Dj Mehdi & Feadz
A2 - "Ulysse" - Dj Mehdi & The Cambridge Circus
A3 - "On s'habitue" - Dj Mehdi & Rocé
A4 - "Pop Song I" - Dj Mehdi & Dany Dan
A5 - "Naja" - Dj Mehdi & Zdar
A6 - "T'inquiète" - Dj Mehdi & Karlito
B1 - "Camille Groult Starr (Boombass Remix)" - Dj Mehdi , 113 & Boombass
B2 - "Si tu savais (DJ Mehdi Remix)" - Dj Mehdi & Manu Key
B3 - "Pop Song II "- Dj Mehdi & Dany Dan
B4 - "Spanish Harlem " - Dj Mehdi & The Cambridge Circus
B5 - "Despee '98" - Dj Mehdi & Rohff


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SHORT BIOG

"Best of 1996-2019" , the very first Cassius Best Of.
" Cassius , one of the seminal & most exciting French Touch pioneers.
" 20 track / 2LP Black gatefold sleeve with liner notes by Hubert 'Boombass" Blanc-Francard about the story of Cassius and in memory of Philippe" Zdar"Cerboneschi.
" Covering all classics of all albums : from Cassius 1999 - I < 3 U So - Feeling For You - Toop Toop to Go Up & The Sound Of Violence & Don't Let Me be.
" Including some Boombass's favourites with some rarities.

TRACKLISTING

Side A
1. Cassius 1999
2. Feeling For You
3. La Mouche
4. The Sound Of Violence (Radio Edit)
5. I'm A Woman
Side B
1. Toop Toop
2. See Me Now
3. Rock Number One
4. Go Up (feat. Cat Power & Pharrell Williams)
5. The Missing (feat. Ryan Tedder & JAW)
Side C
1. Action (feat. Cat Power & Mike D) (Edit version)
2. I <3 U SO
3. Brotherhood
4. Don't Let Me Be (feat. Owlle)
5. Calliope
Side D
1. Fame
2. Youth Speed Trouble Cigarettes
3. Ibifornia (Myd Remix) (Edit version)
4. Cause oui! (feat. Mike D)
5. Dinapoly


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Product Informations: CD Digisleeve, 16 page booklet. "Viva Tu", Manu Chao's new album. Includes " Viva Tu ", "Sao Paulo Motoboy " and collaborations such as "Heaven's Bad Day" with Willie Nelson & "Tu Te Vas" with Laeti.

SHORT BIOG
For years, Manu Chao has been travelling the world to meet his fans in unusual venues, villages and small festivals. Elusive, but always accessible to those who cross his path, Manu now presents his new studio album 'Viva Tu', a collection of songs written at the heart of daily lives and struggles, and a fresh take on the state of the world, singing sunny, universal songs in Spanish, French, English and Portuguese, painting an unforgiving picture of social imbalances.
The lead song 'Viva Tu', a heartfelt rumba dedicated to the daily life heroes, has already made its mark. The second single, 'São Paulo Motoboy', is a colorful, sunny ode to the two-wheeled delivery people venturing the Latin American metropoles every day.
The album, to be released September 20th, also features some memorable collaborations, including 'Heaven's Bad Day' with country legend Willie Nelson and 'Tu Te Vas' with rising French rapper Laeti.
Available now in preorder (CD/Vinyls/Digital).

CD Tracklisting:

1.Vecinos En El Mar
2.La Couleur du Temps
3.River Why
4.Viva Tu
5.Heaven's Bad Day (feat. Willie Nelson)
6.Tu Te Vas (feat. Laeti)
7.Coraçao No Mar
8.Cuatro Calles
9.La Colilla
10.São Paulo Motoboy
11.Tom et Lola
12.Lonely Night
13.Tantas Tierras






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Product Informations: Black Vinyl, gatefold sleeve, 4 page 12'' booklet. "Viva Tu", Manu Chao's new album. Includes " Viva Tu ", "Sao Paulo Motoboy " and collaborations such as "Heaven's Bad Day" with Willie Nelson & "Tu Te Vas" with Laeti.

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For years, Manu Chao has been travelling the world to meet his fans in unusual venues, villages and small festivals. Elusive, but always accessible to those who cross his path, Manu now presents his new studio album 'Viva Tu', a collection of songs written at the heart of daily lives and struggles, and a fresh take on the state of the world, singing sunny, universal songs in Spanish, French, English and Portuguese, painting an unforgiving picture of social imbalances.
The lead song 'Viva Tu', a heartfelt rumba dedicated to the daily life heroes, has already made its mark. The second single, 'São Paulo Motoboy', is a colorful, sunny ode to the two-wheeled delivery people venturing the Latin American metropoles every day.
The album, to be released September 20th, also features some memorable collaborations, including 'Heaven's Bad Day' with country legend Willie Nelson and 'Tu Te Vas' with rising French rapper Laeti.
Available now in preorder (CD/Vinyls/Digital).

Vinyls Tracklisting:

SIDE A
1.Vecinos En El Mar
2.La Couleur du Temps
3.River Why
4.Viva Tu
5.Heaven's Bad Day (feat. Willie Nelson)
6.Tu Te Vas (feat. Laeti)
7.Coraçao No Mar
SIDE B
1.Cuatro Calles
2.La Colilla
3.São Paulo Motoboy
4.Tom et Lola
5.Lonely Night
6.Tantas Tierras






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Product Informations: Blue Crystal Clear Vinyl, gatefold sleeve, 4 page 12'' booklet. "Viva Tu", Manu Chao's new album. Includes " Viva Tu ", "Sao Paulo Motoboy " and collaborations such as "Heaven's Bad Day" with Willie Nelson & "Tu Te Vas" with Laeti.

SHORT BIOG
For years, Manu Chao has been travelling the world to meet his fans in unusual venues, villages and small festivals. Elusive, but always accessible to those who cross his path, Manu now presents his new studio album 'Viva Tu', a collection of songs written at the heart of daily lives and struggles, and a fresh take on the state of the world, singing sunny, universal songs in Spanish, French, English and Portuguese, painting an unforgiving picture of social imbalances.
The lead song 'Viva Tu', a heartfelt rumba dedicated to the daily life heroes, has already made its mark. The second single, 'São Paulo Motoboy', is a colorful, sunny ode to the two-wheeled delivery people venturing the Latin American metropoles every day.
The album, to be released September 20th, also features some memorable collaborations, including 'Heaven's Bad Day' with country legend Willie Nelson and 'Tu Te Vas' with rising French rapper Laeti.
Available now in preorder (CD/Vinyls/Digital).

Vinyls Tracklisting:

SIDE A
1.Vecinos En El Mar
2.La Couleur du Temps
3.River Why
4.Viva Tu
5.Heaven's Bad Day (feat. Willie Nelson)
6.Tu Te Vas (feat. Laeti)
7.Coraçao No Mar
SIDE B
1.Cuatro Calles
2.La Colilla
3.São Paulo Motoboy
4.Tom et Lola
5.Lonely Night
6.Tantas Tierras






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Territories: WORLD EXCLUDING FRANCE

Special Remarks:

CD edition in 3-panel digisleeve with 12-page poster booklet.
LP+CD edition with one black vinyl in gatefold sleeve with printed inner-sleeve. CD included.

Tracklist:

A1. Assessment / A2. Space / A3. Lion Thief / A4. Easy / A5. Wonderful / A6. Troubles
B1. Out-Side / B2. Space Beatle / B3. Rhododendron / B4. Liquid Bird / B5. Simple / B6. Pure For

CD edition features the same tracklist in the same order.

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Arguably one of the most acclaimed and loved bands of the past 20 years, by both fans and their musical peers alike, The Beta Band formed in St. Andrews, Scotland, in 1996. Innovative and singular, their unique musical and aesthetic approach to everything they did set them far apart from their musical contemporaries. Together for a relatively short period of time, the three albums and three EPs they released between 1996 and 2004 would nonetheless help define them as one of the most exciting and cherished bands of their generation.
“Heroes to Zeros” is the third and final studio album by The Beta Band released in 2004. It was mixed by famed producer Nigel Godrich and rose to number 18 in the UK charts.



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File Under: Tropical Dreams / Pop for the clouds


Fresh and zesty with subtle tropical flavours, this is a delightfully listenable debut from Matthieu Beck on Growing Bin. Inspired by the lilting rhythms, jazzy instrumentation and slow listening gems found on his Love In The Afternoon radio show, the Frenchman has crafted a gorgeous collection of laid back sophisti-pop, perfect for long summer days or seasonally affected escapism.
Any suggestion of sorrow in the album title is actually a mislead - this may be a solo LP, but Matthieu's surrounded himself with the musical friends he's made over the years, serving as composer and bandleader to a willing troop of collaborators. Longtime friend and former Metronomy bassist Gabriel Stebbing, Source Ensemble drummer Emmanuel Mario, and of course Laetitia Sadier herself, stepped in to lend their services and bring Matthieu's music to life, before Jérôme Caron (Blackjoy) expertly mixed it all down.
Though the tracklist may read like a travelogue, these nine tracks all began at home with Matthieu sat behind a Fender Rhodes with a drum machine by his side. Soon live bass, saxophone and flute strolled into his unhurried arrangements, retaining the simplicity of his demos while expanding the emotion. Weighty synth drones and bubbling bass balance the airy elements of tracks like "California" or the dream-pop romance of "Rooftop Rome", while the mellow "Malika" and joyful "Retour De Plage" showcase the Frenchman's relationship with jazz. Elsewhere there's hints of digi-dub ("Island" and "Suede"), coastal boogie ("Tokyo Montana"), stripped back city pop ("California") and downtown nostalgia ("Dora"), before Beck arrives at the poetic, progressive but peaceful finale "Piano Fin", which recalls Air at their prettiest, without stepping outside Matthieu's well defined sound.

A1 Island
A2 California
A3 Rooftop Rome
A4 Suede

B1 Malika
B2 Retour De Plage
B3 Tokyo Montana
B4 Dora
B5 Piano Fin

Music by Matthieu Beck
Mastered by Sergey Luginin @ Luginin Studio in Moscow

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Beautiful Vinyl 2x12 ", 180g, Version.
Musiche di L.u.c.a.
Produced and written by Francesco De Bellis


L.u.c.a. is Francesco De Bellis aka Francisco. Years ago he started putting together some selections for a friend of his: Luca. The intention was to pick songs to be played during car rides, and like any other kind of ritual, this too would come with strict rules. You'd have to go throw the whole selection of 100 tracks without skipping, because every single one was important. Be it the sounds, the arrangement or its creativity, each track was there for a very specific reasons. It quickly became a monthly event which for several years evolved in a deep musical research without genre boundaries: Disco and psychedelic, soundtracks, library music, exotica, electronic and dance music, italo, new wave, pop or prog. Tracks of each and any historical period and provenance had been featured in this special compilations.

But it wasn't always that easy to come up with the right piece and eventually Francesco started producing a few on his own to fill in the gaps. After six tracks, it was quite clear that there was a project developing, one in which he could finally experiment freely, leaving behind the rules that often come with dance tracks. Of course, no name could have been better than the one of his friend that had inspired everything? And so L.u.c.a was born.

Now, while preserving the same mind set, L.u.c.a is back with an album that embraces a new-hippie vibe, strongly pervaded by a mystical naturalism. This is a whole new universe in the making, where rumbling magmatic atmospheres evolve gradually in a journey through an idealist new world, celestial interludes revealing a full take over of nature, with a pervasive library feel that dates back to the great Italian masters, carrying on Edizioni Mondo's legacy.



A.
1. In Principio , 2. Il valzer del risveglio , 3. Sirene

B. 1. Nuovo ordine…Equilibrio, 2. Anni verdi

C. 1. In the sun, 2. Esodo

D. 1. Niagara , 2. Oggi, domani, sempre , 3. Plancton









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Format Notes: 140g vinyl double LP, previously Japan-only CD and limited vinyl release

Track List:

A1 - Sunset Reflection (04:41)
A2 - East Dry River (05:02)
A3 - Coastline (05:00)

B1 - Drifting Ice (05:57)
B2 - My Fire (04:00)
B3 - Woods And My Guitar (05:05)

C1 - Half Moon Shadow (04:38)
C2 - Last Summer In Rio (09:55)

D1 - Maracas Bay (06:16)
D2 - Down Town (04:36)

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Coastlines is the self-titled long player from the new Japanese production unit of DJ and producer Masanori Ikeda and solo artist, session musician and Cro-Magnon keyboard player Takumi Kaneko.

Masanori and Takumi have been part of the Japanese dance music scene for years and Coastlines was born out of their working together on soundtracks for video projects. The pair wanted to make laid-back listening music for now, laying Takumi’s playful keys over Masanori’s widescreen balearic jazz-fusion to conjure beautiful and breathtaking “coastlines”.

A couple of two-track 7"s put out in late 2018 and early 2019 on Japanese house music label Flower Records soon sold out. Those four tracks were expanded to a full album of music, “a joyous, relaxing, summery soundtrack for everyone’s after hours wind down” that was released just in time for summer. It soundtracked many a Be With BBQ in 2019.

The album opens in the horizontal with the sophisticated, cocktails-by-the-pool groove of “Sunset Reflection”. A lush, beatless wonder. Their re-imagining of Ralph MacDonald’s “East Dry River” removes all the original’s bells and whistles (quite literally) and re-gears it with a subtle balearic chug. The result is a percussive gem.

“Coastline” is a beach-jazz noodle. “Drifting Ice” is as chilled and glacial as its title would suggest, yet Masanori’s head-nod slo-mo house beats throb not far below the surface. “My Fire” is another soft killer, all swelling, swirling organ over muted kicks and snares. An elegant boom-bap.

A pair of insistent tunes of the deeply balearic variety raise the tempo, but not by too much of course. On “Woods And My Guitar” a half-heard vocal refrain breathes life into the synthetic xylophone and guitar. Deft piano-work turns “Half Moon Shadow” into lounge-house for the sophisticated beach bum. A classy duo.

The self-assured re-work of Azymuth’s “Last Summer In Rio” is arguably the album’s centrepiece. Ten minutes of casually propulsive slapped bass, steel pans and slick 80s soul beats. Cue the steel drum interlude of “Maracas Bay” before album closer “Down Town” transitions us one with a shuffling, string-hinted hit of ethereal, euphoric piano bliss. Gentle disco for the new decade.

As former Test Pressing scribe Dr. Rob observed on his ever-reliable Ban Ban Ton Ton blog, the Coastlines fusion is very much in conversation with their 80s counterparts, both at home and along the coastlines of different continents. So among the nods to revered Japanese artists like Hiroshi Sato, Sakamoto and Casiopea, there are also hints of Marcos Valle and Mtume, of the aforementioned Azymuth. “The production though is very much now, not then. Not retro, just proper”. We couldn’t put it better ourselves.

Coastlines was originally a CD release only available in Japan, with HMV putting out a super-limited vinyl version a few months later for Japanese Record Store Day. But this music is just too good, so when Be With was asked via Ken Hidaka to take care of a vinyl version for the rest of the world it wasn’t a tough decision.

Mastered by Simon Francis and cut by Pete Norman, this magnificent double LP has been pressed by the good people at Record Industry.


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LP+CD edition with black vinyl in sleeve with 3mm spine. CD included.

Tracklist:

A1. Shlon / A2. Shi Tridin / A3. Mawwal
B1. Abou Zilif / B2. 3tini 7obba / B3. Layle

CD features the same tracks in the same order.

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After the acclaimed "Wenu Wenu" & "Bahdeni Nami" released in 2015 and the success of "To Syria With Love" (2017) followed by collaborations with Björk and Four Tet, Omar Souleyman presents his fourth and new studio album “Shlon”. The album's romantic poetry is the work of Moussa Al Mardood - a long-time collaborator of Omar's who currently lives in Turkey - who wrote the songs in the studio during the recording sessions. 6 tracks are offered to us with Love as the one and only theme. All the tracks are based on techno with an avant-garde sound in the genre and on high-speed Kurdish and Arabic dabkes and styles, except for the track ‘Mawwal’, whose rhythm is traditionally slower.

TOUR DATES
06/12/2019 – The Netherlands – Groningen
01/02/2020 – Portugal - Lisbon
06/02/2020 – UK – London
07/02/2020 – UK – Cambridge
06/03/2020 – Denmark – Aarhus
20/03/2020 – Germany – Berlin
+ more dates announced soon


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File Under: Dreamy Downbeat / Emotive Electronica / Organic IDM
Release Date: 15.11.2024

Following a fallow 2023, a rejuvenated Growing Bin return to your turntable with this sublime collaborative LP from Gosha Martynov & Natasha Sinyakova. On their first foray into the physical, the duo expand the spectral ambience and medicated breaks of their earlier work with lithe touches of organic jazz and Cafe Del Mar cool, creating a complex assemblage of dreamy downbeat and emotive electronica that's entirely easy on the ears.

Opener "Pozhaluysta" seduces with smart syncopation and beguiling melody, its flute and fretwork finding ample space to slip around Natasha's voice, equal parts Cocteau operatics and jazz-club coquette, in an expression of a want beyond words. The mood shifting "Osvobodi Menia" sees the solemn, snaking sound of a sampled duduk drift into an optimism of airy pads and escapist mantra, suspended in reverb until the end of time. "Ya Tebia Zhdala" began life as a break-led experiment, gradually evolving into a romantic and naive sketch rich with splashes of piano and dynamic chorus pads. Naturalist hymn "O Dereve" weaves a dark and intimate tale from the point of view of a veteran tree as its buzzsaw guitar loops blossom into multilayered vocals full of emotion.

Awash with sonar sweeps, sumptuous pads and rolling subs, the titular "Imena Rek" channels post-rave bliss into the hypnagogic anthem the contemporary IDM-ographic have been searching for. Infectious hooks and spaced out pads ride the breakbeat rhythm for a dreamy experimental pop banger from another planet. The sombre sway of "Rany", filtered through the fog of a broken cassette recorder, trance djembe and unpredictable bass tones rivals the finest Motion Ward or In:dex releases for crepuscular charm, while "Smeshno" sees serrated drones sink into a slinking rhythm, playing counterpoint to the tender chords and yearning vocals.

"Iskra" closes out the chiasmus with a return to the organic experience of the opener, the flute and acoustic guitar augmented with nuanced hand percussion and a music box refrain. Listening to this album is like a midnight walk through an ancient forest - an experience which both scares and tempts you at the same time. From touching damp moss to feeling the thick fog with your body and watching mushrooms glow in the dark, 'Imena Rek' guides you through the terrain.

Flawlessly arranged and executed, this LP alludes to a long lineage of innovative downbeat, feels absolutely essential in the present and pushes the trip hop revivalists towards a fascinating future - Gosha Martynov & Natasha Sinyakova have created a timeless piece of music,
but what else do you expect from the Bin?

A1 Pozhaluysta B1 Imena Rek
A2 Osvobodi Menia B2 Rany
A3 Ya Tebia Zhdala B3 Smeshno
A4 O Dereve B4 Iskra


Music by Gosha Martynov & Natasha Sinyakova
Mastered by Sergey Luginin @ Luginin Studio in Moscow
Distributed by wordandsound from Hamburg
Sales notes by Patrick Ryder


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2020 Repress, Orig. Art, 180g,DL. - Replaces FAZ001 wich will be discontinued!
MARA is the debutalbum of Munich-based jazz group FAZER.
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MARA is the debutalbum of Munich-based jazz group FAZER. The young musicians combine African and Latin rhythms with dubby basslines and melancholic melodies. The unusual lineup with two drummers (Simon Popp, Sebastian Wolfgruber), bass (Martin Brugger), guitar (Paul Brändle) and trumpet (Matthias Lindermayr) leaves an open space for unfettered improvisation. Through the concept of repetition and finely measured dynamics, Fazer create a drawing energy that can be felt directly at their live shows and has been captured perfecty on this record.

Tracklist LP:

A1 Woody 07:00 min
A2 Asante 07:24 min
A3 Akom 04:12 min
A4 Elephant Rave 02:52 min
A5 Babel 04:36 min
B1 Mara 05:08 min
B2 Glow, Glow 03:51 min
B3 White Sedan 07:00 min
B4 Fon 06:24 min



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2023 repress

Format Notes: remastered, 180g vinyl, expanded to double LP, gatefold sleeve

Track List:
A1 : Intro Lectric Chile Goat (0:56)
A2 : Abierto (3:59)
A3 : Organism (4:07)
A4 : Thank You MK (3:50)

B1 : Tatanka (4:09)
B2 : Interlude Train Of Thought (1:20)
B3 : It Gets Heavy (3:23)
B4 : Thin Brown Layer (4:39)

C1 : Interlude So Many Years Ago (0:45)
C2 : Terra Unfirma (4:05)
C3 : Gettin It Together (3:22)
C4 : Another Brother Gone (2:28)
C5 : Broken Blood (3:47)

D1 : Interlude And The Day Goes By (1:28)
D2 : Lost Unfound (3:32)
D3 : The Color Of Life (3:57)
D4 : Falling Awake (3:56)


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It’s rare that a certain sound is entirely an artist’s own. Although undeniably a stew of impeccable influences – from blues to folk to Latin to dusty funk, soul and hip-hop – one cannot hear a Tommy Guerrero song without immediately recognising it as his - and his only.
The cult skater from San Francisco is globally renowned as one of the original members of the legendary “Bones Brigade” team. And as an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, his laid-back soul is beloved by all who’ve basked in its blissful glow.
There’s something elemental about this music that really stirs the soul. Strikingly beautiful and instantly addictive, it’s a kind of funk-fuelled, melody-driven, groove-based magic. There’s a serenity and heart in the playing that radiates warmth and splendour, as if crafted for endless sunsets. His albums that surfaced on Mo Wax at the turn of the century have been treasured since their release and it’s two of his most vital LPs that we’re honoured to reintroduce.
The originals were quietly pressed on to a single piece of vinyl so we’ve worked closely with Tommy this year to bring you these fresh, limited editions. They have been lovingly remastered, cut nice and loud on to heavyweight double vinyl and presented in deluxe gatefold jackets.
Soul Food Taqueria continued Guerrero’s guitar soul but represented a step forward with its polished production and greater complexity of instrumentation. Denied the promotion it deserved upon release, it flew under the radar. It is now the most wanted record of his wondrous back catalogue.
Guerrero’s atmospheric touch and subtle guitar provide lush, glimmering pieces of musical texture. Within his spacious compositions, uniquely arranged instruments flourish alongside each other to create a languid soundtrack for halcyon days.
As ever, the diversity on display is beguiling. From bossa nova, samba and cumbia rhythms to understated folk, funk and soul grooves, this is another exotic set of mellow gold; perfectly represented by ESPO’s memorable artwork. Furthermore, the title’s hybridity reflects the intoxicating sweep of stylistic flavours served up, reminding us that, however tricky it is to categorise Guerrero’s special blend, it’s always a pleasure to indulge in something so creative and adventurous.
Dubby, bass-heavy instrumentals give way to moody folk-soul – witness “It Gets Heavy”, featuring melancholic vocals from Gresham Taylor – whilst “Thank You MK” is a gentle ode to the tropics, featuring ethereal instrumentation, bright bass and warm, jazzy guitars. The second half in particular contains a number of stunning ambient tracks – check “Lost Unfound”, “Another Brother Gone” and “Broken Blood” - built around minimalist, laid-back grooves and detailed guitar orchestrations which wouldn’t be out of place on the latest Jonny Nash release.
Guerrero closes this flawless set with a moment of true beauty. Restrained and graceful, “Falling Awake” is a pared back piece containing meditative guitar melodies set against melancholic piano arrangements. It brings proceedings to the most peaceful close. Seductively good, it reminds you just how great simplicity can sound.


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Genre: EBM, Italo, Electro, Acid

Second Horizon is the follow up album of his very successful debut album "Heartware", that has been voted as album of the year by more than 23.000 readers of FAZE Magazine. The twelve tracks are inspired by 80s music styles EBM, Italo, Acid, Electro and Dark Wave and produced with a lot of original equipment from that era transferred into 2025. The album is also inspired by his relocation to Berlin, and the music reflects this shift, balancing gritty, industrial influences with shimmering, retro-futuristic tones.

Tracklist:

A1: City Sights
A2: Memory Sync
A3: Digital Freedom
B1: Surveillance State
B2: Technology
B3: Heiss oder Kalt
C1: Chasing Shadows
C2: Free to move
C3: Black Gold
D1: Human Code
D2: I am a creator
D3: Tonight

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2LP,30th Anniversary Re Edition, 2025 Remaster

File Under: Downbeat / Ambient

A1. Dave Yang & Steve Yin De-Swish T' Swish
A2. A Zed And Two L's

B1. Leggy
B2. At Home In Space

C1. 6ft Wasp
C2. Slacker

D1. Harmonicas Are Shite
D2. Extract Of Pineal Gland
D3. Subtle Body

30 years old and sounding better than ever!
The growing bin is over the moon to present a vinyl reissue of Maim That Tune,
the timeless downbeat album that many regard as Cobby & McSherry's best joint effort.
Back on wax for it's 30th birthday - remastered with finesse by master Sergey Luginin
it will blow the minds of those who have listened to to it for hundreds of times
and those who have the pleasure to be At Home In Space for the first time.


Music by Steve Cobby & David McSherry
Mastered by Sergey Luginin @ Luginin Studio in Moscow
Distributed by wordandsound from Hamburg



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Genre: New Wave / Synth Rock / Lostwave

We are extremely proud to present the OFFICIAL vinyl release of "Subways Of Your Mind" by FEX, a track that captivated music enthusiasts worldwide as the "Most Mysterious Song on the Internet", or short TMS. After years of speculation, the song's origins have been confirmed, and now, for the first time ever, it will be available on a 7" single.

If you don't know what this is about - than read here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subways_of_Your_Mind

The release features the original demo version of the song recorded in 1983, faithfully restored and remastered. The single is backed with "Heart In Danger", an equally stunning track from the band, also taken from their original demo cassette. Ture Rückwardt, songwriter and singer of FEX, even considers this as his most favourite.

Don't miss this chance to own a piece of music history!

Tracklist:

Side A
Subways Of Your Mind (Remastered Demo Mix)

Side B
Heart In Danger (Remastered Demo Mix)


" VITAL SALES POINTS:

- Previously known as "The Most Mysterious Song On The Internet"
- Fully Licenced, recorded in 1983
- Previously unissued
- Full picture sleeve




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Format Notes:

2024 first time vinyl reissue, one of final releases ever on Mo Wax, 140g vinyl


Track List:

A1 Ease Yourself And Glide
A2 Twilight Mushrooms
A3 Spring's Near
A4 Yo Yo
A5 Ocean House
A6 Find The Heat

B1 Stevie
B2 Platonic Rate
B3 Candlemice
B4 Templechurchmansions
B5 Neon Breeze

Release Notes:


Parsley Sounds was the glorious debut album for Mo Wax by Parsley Sound. The album was one of the iconic label’s final releases before it closed in 2003 and locating a clean copy has been extremely tricky of late, unless you're flush enough to drop 150 notes on it. Mercifully, the Be With reissue, put together with invaluable assistance from the group, should remedy this situation. It's a lo-fi, bass-heavy, blunted beat treat, warped with heat haze and dreamy soft-psych and has been criminally under-heard for far too long.

As with most cult-like records, Parsley Sounds has many influential fans, far and wide. From Four Tet and Caribou to NTS's modern day breakfast hero Flo Dill, its reputation has only grown in stature. At the time, the notoriously hard-to-please Pitchfork garlanded it with a scarcely achievable 8.8 whilst, just recently, the Numero Group's Rob Sevier described it as a "visionary bit of proto-Salvia Palth (or Steve Lacy)" via a Ghostly International missive.

Parsley Sound comprised super-talented duo Preston Mead and Dan Sargassa. They released an early single (the perfect "Twilight Mushrooms", featured here) on Warp Records as Slum, before signing to Mo Wax. Hidden behind a wall of sound - fuzzy layers of beats, bleeps and symphonic synths - they were convinced they made mainstream pop music. And, in many respects, Parsley Sounds really is a beautiful pop album. It overflows with memorable, gorgeous melodies and inspired songcraft. As the contemporaneous Pitchfork review correctly had it: "Parsley Sounds is one of those rare records that manage to sound modest while frequently pushing the sonic envelope."

Killer opener "Ease Yourself And Glide" is a thing of aching, soft-psych, wonky beat-beauty. A melodic masterpiece, part Crosby, Stills & Nash, part proto-Koushik, it presents a melancholy falsetto, surging bass and blunted lead guitar. As it climaxes, gorgeous strings are ushered in to see us out. Sublime. "Twilight Mushrooms" is up next and it's an acid-drenched, strung-out acoustic-led campfire wonder. Amid layers of tape-hiss and beautiful, sun-dappled strings, its understated vocal track provides a haze of wistful innocence.

The breezy "Spring's Near" is a krautrock-inspired chiming instrumental of heavenly excellence, its warm, skipping, motorik groove and dreamy synths completely infectious. Another total highlight, the technicolour "Yo Yo" initially presents itself as a more abstract, bleepy offering but as it organically swells into ever more beautiful places, with the addition of a choppy insistent drum loop, flute bursts, horns and sweeping strings, it puts one in mind of early Manitoba and Four Tet releases. Shimmering, blissed-out greatness.

The celestial harmonies and glistening harps of the wonderfully beatless, serenely sullen "Ocean House" are very much in conversation with late-60s meditative psych whilst, closing out Side A, the jaw-dropping, lushly experimental effort "Find The Heat" comes on like Arthur Russell meets Brian Wilson. Yep, *that* good.

Side B opens with the warped, bleepy "Stevie", a brief but beautifully wonky, soulful and intricate instrumental. The more upfront vocals that propel the fuzzy "Platonic Rate" have a refreshing swagger to them, the heavy bass and neck-snapping in-the-red beats too much for any system to deal with whilst the guitars and strings have a sweeping, cinematic feel which just beguiles. The slow, urbane soul of "Candlemice" will stop you in your tracks, no matter what you're doing. It carries a delicate sadness, as does much of the album in that classic "down lifting" style we so love here at Be With.

The fuzzing, buzzing "Templechurchmansions" is a searing, soulful dubwise detonation. Heavily stoned with slow-burning jazzy snatches and a tense, moody atmosphere, it's a Tricky-adjacent gem. The album rounds out brilliantly with the ominous instrumental "Neon Breeze" before giving way to the propulsive, almost incongruous punk-funk / disco-dub of secret "untitled" track "Caution", a scratchy, smacked-out groove-fuelled workout with a female vocal dripping with 'tude. Just sensational.

Under the watchful eye - and attentive ears! - of Parsley Sound themselves, the audio for Parsley Sounds has been carefully mastered by Be With regular Simon Francis, with a few much needed tweaks here and there, according to the artist's wishes. Cicely Balston's expert skills have made sure nothing is lost in the cut whilst the records have been pressed to the highest possible standard at the always stellar Record Industry in Holland.

Preston and Dan always thought the colours on the first vinyl pressing looked a bit "washed out" vis-a-vis the original artwork which was way more vibrant. We feel we've got it popping back to the original intention with the restoration work here at Be With HQ. So with the audio and artwork now approaching completeness after 20 years, this long overdue re-issue could be considered its definitive vinyl release.


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